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On Friar: The End of the Run – Questionable Decisions and Major Offseason Questions
What a ride. Unfortunately it came to a disappointing end over the weekend. The Phillies may have been the hotter team, but the Padres weren’t without opportunities. Darnay and Todd discuss their big picture outlook on the season, and the big questions facing the Padres in the months ahead – including where Fernando Tatis Jr. fits. They look at Saturday…
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Party Downtown After Padres Game 2 Victory Gets Rowdy
NBC 7’s Omari Fleming shows some sites and sounds from the party downtown after the Padres Game 2 victory.
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Padres Fans Full of Confidence After Huge NLCS Game 2 Win
NBC 7’s Omari Fleming reports from the Gaslamp after an electrifying Game 2 victory.
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Five-Run 5th Inning Helps Padres beat Phillies 8-5 in Game 2
On Saturday the Padres used a five-run seventh inning to come back against the Dodgers and clinch the series in Game 4. Wednesday afternoon they used a five-run fifth inning to flip the script against Philly.
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On Friar: Padres Rain on Dodgers' Parade, Make Long-Awaited Return to NLCS
The Padres slayed the dragon! And it set off the best party downtown San Diego has seen in a long time. Darnay and Todd relive the Friars’ 5-3 win in Game 4, which booked them a spot in the NLCS for the first time since 1998. A magical seventh inning, a steely performance from Joe Musgrove, a bullpen that shoves,…
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Padres Clinch Winning Record With 5-0 Shutout and Fourth Straight Win
The San Diego Padres are on a roll since holding a team meeting the day after a dreadful loss in Arizona last week. As an added bonus, they kept Albert Pujols in the ballpark in the opener of a three-game series against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals. Kim Ha-seong homered and Mike Clevinger had a strong outing for the…
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On Friar Podcast: The Padres' Playoff Chances, and Manny Machado's MVP Hopes
The Padres emerged from rock bottom and finished a winning month of August on a stellar note. Derek and Darnay discuss where the team stands heading into a series in Los Angeles. Is Josh Hader back to being the team’s closer? Manny Machado lit it up in August – why does such a valuable player have such long MVP odds?…
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Rogers Blows Second Straight Save, Darvish's Big Day Spoiled in Detroit
For a second straight day a sterling performance on the mound was spoiled by a blown save. This time around the Padres failed to come away with the win. Victor Reyes doubled off the wall in right field in the ninth inning, driving in a pair of runs to beat the Padres 4-3. Taylor Rogers was charged with a blown…
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Cronenworth and Grisham Homer in 4-1 Bounce Back Win
Led by Yu Darvish, the San Diego Padres bounced back nicely from losing Manny Machado during a disheartening weekend sweep in Colorado. Darvish flirted with trouble before righting himself and throwing seven strong innings, and Jake Cronenworth and Trent Grisham homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Kim Ha-seong…
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Voit Drives in Five, Leads Charge in 12-5 Comeback Win
Luke Voit hit a two-run homer and a three-run double as the San Diego Padres rallied from a five-run deficit to hand the Chicago Cubs their eighth straight loss, 12-5 on Tuesday night. The Padres trailed 5-0 when Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks was pulled after allowing a double to Jake Cronenworth to start the sixth inning. Voit homered off reliever…
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Joe Deserves the Dough, A Snub for Machado, Good Signs and Roster Questions
Derek and Darnay hit on a handful of notable topics following another successful series on the road. Joe Musgrove could be having a Cy Young season. The guys discuss his continued growth and his contract uncertainty. With some fun pitching matchups coming in Cleveland they take a look at a rotation that’s getting crowded. How will it shake out,...
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Hosmer Hits First Homer, Padres Hang Eight in the Fourth for 9-6 Win
Eric Hosmer hit his first homer of the season and Jake Cronenworth added a bases-loaded triple during an eight-run fourth inning that sent the San Diego Padres past the struggling Cincinnati Reds 9-6 Tuesday night. “It’s a great start to the road trip,” Padres manager Bob Melvin said. “Hosmer’s (homer) was the big blow in that inning, but the...
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Profar Dazzles, Gore Delivers as Padres Complete Sweep of Reds
With a throw and a swing, Jurickson Profar gave rookie MacKenzie Gore and the San Diego Padres all they needed to beat the staggering Cincinnati Reds. Profar threw out Joey Votto at home and then hit a two-run homer for the Padres, who won 6-0 Wednesday to hand the Reds their ninth straight loss and their longest skid in five…
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Managing Expectations As a New Padres Season Approaches
A new Padres season is on our doorstep. So – how’s everyone feeling? Derek and Darnay take another look at a crowded rotation and how it might shake out. It looked a couple days ago like Eric Hosmer might be on the move, the guys discuss his presence and the team’s latest attempt to ship the first baseman. Then...
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Tatis' Injury Plus Other Storylines and Observations From Peoria
Who will fill in? How serious is Jake Cronenworth’s injury? And what do the guys think of Bob Melvin? The guys also talk about the absence of Machado and Hosmer on day one, the Seiya Suzuki situation and more.